1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X3. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X3. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X3 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
